Daktronics Ethernet Bridge Radio User Manual

900 MHz (0A-1327-1111)

and 2.4GHz (A-3446)

Ethernet Bridge Radio (EBR)

Pair Manual

DD1685027 Rev 08—8 May 2014

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DD1685027

P1327

Rev 08—8 May 2014

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Component Identification ................................................................................................................................... 1

Section 2: Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 System/Cable Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 3

Section 3: Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 LED Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 Replacement Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Section 4: Troubleshooting and Radio Diagnostics ........................................................................................... 7

4.1 Download the Utility ........................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Open the Utility .................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.3 Network Map ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Section 5:  Technical Specications  .................................................................................................................... 9

5.1 900xTR (900 MHz)Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 9

5.2 2400xTR (2.4 GHz) Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 10

5.3 FCC Compliance ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Warning (Part 15.21) ................................................................................................................................... 10

RF Exposure (OET Bulletin 65) ................................................................................................................. 10

Information to the User - Part 15.105 (b) ................................................................................................. 10

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Section 1: Introduction

1.1 Component Identication

Ethernet: A technology for high-speed bandwidth connectivity over local area networks (LAN).

Client Radio: This radio receives

signal from the server radio. The
client radio is connected to and
receives power from the display.
Signal between the client and the
display is both transmitted and
received.

Server Radio: This radio is connected
to the local Ethernet network through
a DC injector which provides power
to the radio. It transmits and receives
information to and from the client
radio at the display.

DC Injector: This unit, shown in
Figure 5, receives signal in from the

customer’s network and relays signal
out to the radio. It contains a power
input to power the server radio.

Figure 1: Ethernet Bridge Radios – Two-Wire Client Radio

Note: The DC Injector is for indoor
use only.

Optional USB to Ethernet Adapter:

This bypasses complex network
configuration in situations where
simple point-to-point communication
is required. The adapter creates
a secondary network, which is
dedicated for communication with a
Daktronics Galaxy® display. Normal network operation is still enabled through the primary network.

Figure 2: Ethernet Bridge Radios – Single-Wire (10-pin Quick Connect) Client
Radio

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